Two times in the last five years CSK got off to a bad start like this and on both occasions, they ended second to last on the table. IPL 2025 shows a similar pattern with the batters failing to find intent and lacking a lot of confidence. Home advantage has been nullified according to the unit and the new signings are disappointing so far. Gaikwad at number three doesn't seem to be working with him still coming in the first two overs and Shivam Dube has been denied a suitable launching pad leaving him under a lot of pressure to get runs when he comes in. He is a key figure in the piece, but when and where he comes make a huge difference and CSK is struggling to build the right platform for him.

Punjab isn't doing as bad as CSK and is actually off to a pretty good start. Their home venue though is not the highest scoring ones and they are coming in after a loss to the Royals. The new unit though seems to be backing their young ones well and the slow track in Mullanpur has worked well for spinners so far leaving them with some happy decisions given a good spin attack on their side.

PBKS vs CSK Match Details

Date: April 8th, 2025

Time:  7:30 PM IST

Venue: Mullanpur

PBKS vs CSK Weather Report

Clear weather and a nice evening is expected for the game.

Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings Pitch Report

Average Score Batting First in the last Season: 173

Average Score Batting Second in the last Season: 163

Wins Batting First in the last Five games: 3

Wins Batting Second in the last Five games: 2 

Batting first could work better on a slowish track.

PBKS vs CSK Head to Head

Stats	Matches	PBKS Won	CSK Won	NR	Tie
Overall	30	14	16	0	0
At Mullanpur	0	0	0	0	0
Last Five T20Is	5	4	1	0	0

Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings Predicted Playing XI

Punjab Kings Playing XI

Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer, Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Suryansh Shegde, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson 

Impact Player: Yuzvendra Chahal

Chennai Super Kings Playing XI

Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, Vijay Shankar, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Ravichandran Ashwin, Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj

Impact Player: Noor Ahmed

Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings Players to Watch

Shivam Dube

A major concern for CSK has been the form of Shivam Dube. While he hasn't been able to clear the fence in his usual way a main concern goes down to his entry points. He has not really had the right platform to go for his shots putting a lot of pressure on himself and CSK will hope they can give him the perfect launch point.

Glenn Maxwell

Maxwell has not been at his best with the bat so far. His struggles seem to continue with PBKS but the upcoming fixture could help bring his best. He announced himself in the IPL against CSK back in 2014 taking down Ravichandran Ashwin. With Ashwin not in the best of form as well, Glenn Maxwell could be back at his best as he takes down a struggling CSK. 

Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings Match Tips

Punjab has had the better of CSK in recent years. They also come up against a struggling CSK side who can't seem to buy a run with the bat and another tough fixture awaits the Super Kings.

Match Prediction: Punjab Kings Will Win the Match